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ELLE

pron.
A1 Beginner US //ˈɛɫ// elle

pron. the word used for a woman or girl who has already been mentioned. It is the French word for 'she'.

pron. the third-person singular feminine subject pronoun in French. Used in English contexts primarily when referring to French-language entities, titles, or as a loanword in specific cultural discussions.


SIMPLE

Elle est très intelligente.

CONTEXTUAL

The fashion magazine is titled 'Elle', which simply means 'she' in French.

Usage

In English, primarily encountered as a proper noun (the magazine title) or within French phrases; as a pronoun, it follows French grammatical rules for subject placement.

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